GMC Brigadier recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
4 recalls found for the GMC Brigadier in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 GMC Brigadier | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC Brigadier | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 GMC Brigadier | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 GMC Brigadier | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 GMC Brigadier | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 GMC Brigadier | 2 | 0 |
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Newest GMC Brigadier recalls
- Jul 24, 198989V121000Service brakes, air7 vehiclesGMC Brigadier and General
The rear axle relay valves (one per axle) may not meet brake release timing requirements of FMVSS 121.
- Sep 19, 198686V130000Vehicle speed control241 vehiclesGMC Brigadier and General
The throttle return spring assembly may fail and prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released.
- Sep 9, 198181V104000Steering44,059 vehiclesGMC Brigadier and Chevrolet Bruin
During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened.
- Aug 8, 197979V187000Service brakes, air3,263 vehiclesChevrolet Brigadier and GMC Brigadier
The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines.